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CALKER

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calk⋅er

1  [kaw-ker]
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–noun
caulker.

calk⋅er

2  [kaw-ker]
–noun
calk 2 (def. 2).
Origin:
calk 2 + -er 1

calk

2  [kawk]
–noun
1. Also, calkin. a projection on a horseshoe to prevent slipping on ice, pavement, etc.
2. Also, calker. a similar device on the heel or sole of a shoe to prevent slipping.
–verb (used with object)
3. to provide with calks.
4. to injure with a calk.
Origin:
1580–90; perh. a back formation from calkin, taken as a verb calk + -in prp. suffix (ME -inde), confused with -ing 2

caulk⋅er

  [kaw-ker]
–noun
1. a person who caulks the seams of boats or the like.
2. a caulking tool or device.
Also, calker.

Origin:
1485–95; caulk + -er 1
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